Damaged Souls (1922)

Damaged Souls is a novel written by Gamaliel Bradford and published in 1922. The book follows the story of a young woman named Marjorie Standish, who is struggling to find her place in society after a traumatic event in her past. Marjorie is haunted by the memory of her father's suicide and the subsequent scandal that followed. She is also dealing with the pressure of society's expectations, particularly those of her mother, who wants her to marry well and maintain the family's social status.As Marjorie tries to navigate her way through these challenges, she meets a variety of characters who are also struggling with their own demons. These include a young man named Philip, who is dealing with the aftermath of a failed love affair, and a wealthy businessman named Mr. Carstairs, who is hiding a dark secret from his past.Throughout the course of the novel, Marjorie and the other characters must confront their past traumas and find a way to move forward. The book explores themes of love, loss, redemption, and the complexities of human relationships. It also offers a glimpse into the social norms and expectations of the early 20th century, particularly for women of a certain class.Overall, Damaged Souls is a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant novel that offers a compelling portrait of a society in transition. Bradford's writing is lyrical and evocative, and his characters are richly drawn and deeply human.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.